It’s Okay To Be Smart: The Science of Snowflakes
It’s Okay To Be Smart: The Science of Snowflakes
Materials: paper, scissors ; Links to assist: The Science of Snowflakes , How to Make a Snowflake , “The Snowflake Man” ; Books to assist: Snowflake Bentley
Instructions:
- Let the students know that you will be learning a bit about snowflakes today. Prior to showing the video, ask students what they already know about snowflakes. After students have shared, it’s time for the video.
- Choose one mentor (or the teacher) who can share the screen and the Science of Snowflakes video.
- When the video is complete, ask for volunteers to share one fact that they found to be interesting.
- After the sharing of facts, it’s time create your own snowflakes with paper and scissors. If you’d like, go ahead and show the kids the ‘How to Make A Snowflake’ video above.
- During the time of snowflake creation, you can show the “The Snowflake Man” video about Snowflake Bentley.
- When students have finished (I would give them about 7 minutes or so), as for volunteers to share their snowflakes.
- If time permits, ask students to share their favorite snowy day activities!
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Grade Range: 3rd – 5th
Time: 20 Minutes
Synopsis: Students will watch ‘The Science of Snowflakes’ before creating a snowflake of their own using scissors and paper. In addition, the book ‘Snowflake Bentley’ is a lovely story to read if there is time. I have also included a video on Snowflake Bentley – the first person to have photographed snowflakes. ** Consider using the hand raise/thumbs up feature of your virtual platform to assist with determining who will answer **